Discovery Plus’s cheapest plan now costs $6.99 a month

Discovery Plus has raised the price of its cheapest monthly plan by $1, from $5.99 to $6.99. The change applies to the ad-supported option, which is now the service’s lowest-priced plan.

The increase is the first change to Discovery Plus’s monthly subscription prices since 2023. The ad-supported plan still costs less than the ad-free option, but subscribers who keep their current plan will pay more each month under the new pricing.

For customers billed monthly, the new price takes effect at their next billing date on or after the price change. Discovery Plus is notifying subscribers about the adjustment by email. The notice explains the updated monthly charge and when it will apply to their account.

The price change does not mean every subscriber will see the higher charge immediately: the timing depends on the individual billing cycle. Subscribers can check their account details to see their plan and billing information.

What the price change means for subscribers

For subscribers on Discovery Plus’s cheapest plan, the new monthly price means paying $6.99 each month. The increase may be small in a single billing cycle, but it raises the ongoing cost for anyone who keeps the plan. Subscribers can consider whether the service still fits their budget at the new rate, or whether they would prefer to cancel.

The change applies to the cheapest plan; it does not, by itself, mean that every subscriber’s monthly bill will change. What a person pays depends on the plan they have. People currently paying for the least expensive option should check their subscription details so they understand the cost they are being charged.

Because the price is monthly, subscribers who keep the plan will continue to pay $6.99 for each month of service. That makes the change relevant not just at renewal, but as part of the recurring expense of maintaining a subscription. Anyone weighing the new cost can compare it with their other monthly expenses and decide whether to continue with the cheapest plan.

Discovery Plus plan options

Discovery Plus offers two subscription plans: an ad-supported option and an ad-free option. The ad-supported plan now costs $6.99 per month, while the ad-free plan costs $10.99 per month.

Both plans provide access to the service’s programming, but the ad-supported tier includes commercials. Subscribers who prefer to watch without ads can choose the higher-priced plan. The increase to $6.99 applies to the ad-supported plan; the source does not report a change to the ad-free plan’s $10.99 monthly price.

For viewers weighing the options, the main difference described is the presence of ads and the monthly cost. The ad-supported plan is the less expensive choice, while the ad-free plan costs $4 more each month. Consider which experience you want when choosing between the two.

What subscribers should know

The new prices apply to both new and existing subscribers. Discovery Plus’ ad-supported plan now costs $6.99 per month, up from $4.99, while its ad-free plan has increased from $8.99 to $9.99 per month. The changes took effect on May 7, 2025.

For current subscribers, the higher price will appear on the first billing date on or after June 7, 2025. Anyone who signed up through a third-party service, such as a mobile app store or a TV provider, may have a different billing schedule; those subscribers should check with their provider for details.

New subscribers pay the updated rates when they sign up. The price change does not alter what either plan includes: both offer access to Discovery Plus’s content library, with the ad-free option providing viewing without ads. Subscribers can choose between the two plans based on whether they prefer a lower monthly cost with ads or a higher price for ad-free viewing.